MAY 2025 RE-OPENING: Vivosa Apulia Resort is a half term hidden gem

Vivosa Apulia Resort, a fun and family-friendly eco-resort in Puglia, Italy, is reopening for the season in May 2025 - just in time for the half-term holiday. Set in the protected pine forests of Litorale di Ugento Natural Park, along a stunning stretch of coastline known as the ‘Maldives of Salento,’ this eco-luxury resort offers an innovative all-inclusive programme for families looking to make the most of their school break.

From turtle-hatching to treetop adventures: make the most of nature

Rated Best All-Inclusive Resort in Italy at the World Travel Awards from 2021-2024, Vivosa Apulia Resort offers families an eco-friendly retreat where guests can enjoy the beauty of nature while knowing that their stay supports local conservation efforts.

Animal-loving families will love Vivosa’s TartaFriends initiative, which works with the local Sea Turtle Rescue Center to protect Puglia’s resident sea turtles - including those who make their nests on Vivosa’s sandy beach. Families can join the resort’s weekly meeting with the Rescue Center to learn how to identify new nests and about the life and conservation of turtles - and if you’re lucky, see the turtles for yourself. 

Beyond wildlife conservation, Vivosa Apulia Resort embraces sustainable living through the re-use of water, the use of solar panels to produce clean energy, the adoption of xero-gardening and the reduction of food waste by working with local programmes to donate excess - meaning families can enjoy the surrounding forests of the Litorale di Ugento Natural Park while knowing Vivosa is doing all it can to protect it. 

Italian ceramics, falconry and beekeeping: fun activities for ages 2-17 

Vivosa offers five dedicated kids’ clubs for different age groups, packed with engaging activities from ages 2 to 17. From Italian ceramics and papier-mâché workshops to high ropes courses, beach volleyball, and nature-focused activities like falconry, beekeeping, and gardening at Vivosa Ecokids Land, children will be entertained from morning to night.

Nutritionist-designed all-inclusive dining for the family

At the Via Appia buffet restaurant, families can enjoy a nutritionist-designed menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, including the freshest seafood from the nearby Mediterranean. Gluten-free guests are also catered for, with freshly-prepared gluten-free meals made for lunch and dinner and single-serving meals available throughout the day. Special themed evenings celebrate Puglian cuisine, woodside barbecues, and show-cooking by the sea. 

As part of Vivosa’s healthy eating and wellness program, guests can even take advantage of cutting-edge diagnostic tools, such as BIA Testing and Multi-Gene Testing, to help identify ideal dietary and fitness choices. Prices for these tests start at €50pp and are available for guests aged 13 and up. 

Why May is the ideal time to visit 

May is one of the best times to experience Puglia, with pleasant temperatures averaging around 22-25°C and plenty of sunshine - ideal for beach days, outdoor adventures, and exploring nature without the intense summer heat. There’s no better place to enjoy the average 8 hours of sunshine a day than on Vivosa’s well-equipped white sand beach, where guests can enjoy sun loungers, beach towels and umbrellas included in their all-inclusive package.

Book now for May half-term 

Vivosa Apulia Resort’s commitment to sustainable luxury and unforgettable family experiences makes it the perfect destination for a May half-term escape.

MAY PRICES:

Families can enjoy a variety of stay options with all-inclusive rates, starting from:

• Family Classic Room (1 king bed, 2 twin beds, 1 bathroom): €191 per person per night
• Family Superior Room (1 king bed, 2 twin beds + extra bed/cot, 2 bathrooms): €228 per person per night
• Family Superior Plus Room (1 king bed, 4 twin beds, 2 bathrooms): €228 per person per night

Book your May half-term holiday at Vivosa Apulia Resort now and enjoy an unforgettable start to summer.

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Editors notes

Surrounded by the pine forests of Litorale di Ugento Natural Park and set on the white sand beaches and clear seas of a stretch of coastline referred to as the 'Maldives of Salento', Vivosa Apulia Resort is a 4* all-inclusive family-friendly eco-resort with 333 rooms in Puglia, Italy. Activities for children aged 2-17 (which are included in the rate!) have a sustainable focus and include falconry, a treetops adventure, picking vegetables in the kitchen garden, pottery, and beekeeping. Vivosa has also achieved "carbon positive" status, meaning it absorbs more CO2 than it produces. The resort combines green initiatives – such as minimising all-inclusive food waste by giving back to local shelters and community projects – with high-end experience, ensuring guests can enjoy a quality stay that they know is mindful. Vivosa is also home to VOS - Vivosa Organic Spa – which offers a selection of massages and treatments as well as an 800sqm Wellness Centre complete with sauna, biosauna, hammam, sensory showers, whirlpool and gym. Yoga, meditation, pilates, HIIT and spin classes are all included in the all-inclusive rate, and guests also have access to an on-site nutritionist and DNA testing. 

For more information please contact Isabel Turner-Hicks or Kristie Crozier at vivosa@lemongrassmarketing.com or call 01865 237 990.